THTR 245 - Production Management

Number of Credits: 3
Production Management familiarizes students with the techniques and skills required to be a Production Manager. Production Managers provide direction and oversight in relation to objectives, organization, planning, personnel and all other relevant elements that collaborate for presenting events. Topics will include management theory, initiating events, collaboration, communication, and budget management (Spring Term Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): THTR 145.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the roles and responsibilities of a Production Manager. (PG3)
Explain management theory in concept and in practice. (GE1,2,PG3)
Engage in effective communication within the production team. (GE1, PG3)
Evaluate risk management to support a safe production process. (PG3)
Plan and schedule production needs for an event. (PG3)
Execute a production budget. (PG3)
Compare and contrast the differing roles of production manager for various types of events such as conferences, public speaking, entertainment events, and theatre events. (PG3)